Definition of Korsakoff's psychosis

1. Noun. Dementia observed during the last stages of severe chronic alcoholism; involves loss of memory for recent events although long term memory is intact.


Medical Definition of Korsakoff's psychosis

1. May occur as a sequel to chronic alcohol abuse. Features include personality changes, confabulation, psychosis, disorientation, polyneuritis, insomnia and hallucinations. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Korsakoff's Psychosis

korkir
korkirs
korma
kormas
Kornberg enzyme
koro
koro
koronion
korora
kororas
Korotkoff's test
Korotkoff sounds
korrigum
kors
Korsakoff's psychosis
Korsakoff's psychosis
Korsakoff's syndrome
Korsakoff's syndrome
Korsakov's psychosis
Korsakov's syndrome
koru
korun
koruna
korunas
koruny
korus
Korzybski
kos
Kosciusko
Kosciuszko

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